Pearl Harbor
“It takes a moment to change history. It takes love to change lives.”
Synopsis
The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
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Pearl Harbor (2001) - Trailer in HD (Fan Remaster)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-23
Top Cast
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Ben Affleck
Rafe McCawley
Josh Hartnett
Danny Walker
Kate Beckinsale
Evelyn Johnson
William Lee Scott
Billy
Greg Zola
Anthony Fusco
Ewen Bremner
Red
Alec Baldwin
Doolittle
Jaime King
Betty
Catherine Kellner
Barbara
Jennifer Garner
Sandra
Jon Voight
President Roosevelt
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Dorie Miller
Michael Shannon
Gooz
Matthew Davis
Joe
Mako
Admiral Yamamoto
John Fujioka
Nishikura
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Genda
Colm Feore
Admiral Kimmel
Release History & Theatrical Window
London, England
Festival / Special Debut
May 25, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 19, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$140M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$449.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.21x
+$309.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Bay
- Screenplay & Story
- Randall Wallace
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Pearl Harbor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
- Production Budget
- $140M
- Worldwide Gross
- $449.2M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Bay
Randall Wallace
Hans Zimmer
John Schwartzman, Mitchell Amundsen
Roger Barton, Mark Goldblatt, Steven Rosenblum
Randall Wallace, Scott Gardenhour, Pat Sandston, Kenny Bates, Bruce Hendricks
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Sandston
Producer
Kenny Bates
Producer
John Schwartzman
Director of Photography
Jennifer Klein
Producer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Roger Barton
Editor
Nigel Phelps
Production Design
Mark Goldblatt
Editor
Steven Rosenblum
Editor
Michael Bay
Director
K.C. Hodenfield
Producer
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Michael Kaplan
Costume Design
Michael Bay
Producer
Mitzi Haralson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearl Harbor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pearl Harbor about?
The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Who directed Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor was directed by Michael Bay.
Who stars in Pearl Harbor?
The principal cast of Pearl Harbor includes Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale, William Lee Scott, Greg Zola.
When was Pearl Harbor released and how long is it?
Pearl Harbor was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 3h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor had a reported production budget of $140M and grossed $449.2M at the worldwide box office (3.21 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Pearl Harbor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pearl Harbor was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).